I’m not sure why this particular style of fabric basket is often called a bread basket, but I’m referencing the tied corners when I call it a bread basket, rather than its purpose. I like that it can store flat if you untie the bows. I made mine in a size that’s perfect to hold some jewelry, trinkets, keys, or other smaller items. These baskets would also be great in an office. Create a set in a variety of sizes to hold small items like paper clips, pens, papers that need to be filed, etc. Instructions to make this basket…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re someone who leaves their toaster on the counter and you want to keep dust out of it…and you want it to look a little cuter, a toaster cover is a must. This is an easy sewing project, and can be made even easier by skipping the bias tape…
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Continue ReadingI love this reusable tortilla warmer to replace the tin foil I previously used to cover my plate of tortillas. This pattern was created based on the construction of some of the bigger brand-name tortilla warmers. It does use a little extra bias tape than other patterns out there. But…
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Continue ReadingThis coaster is a take on my pillow coaster. It’s a little easier to sew because it doesn’t require hand-stitching the opening closed or hand-stuffing the coaster. I personally love the look of the pillow coaster, but if you want something a little more subtle, this padded coaster may be…
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Continue ReadingThese cute pockets for a napkin and utensils will add a handmade and elegant touch to your dining table. If you host a lot of dinners, this is a great sewing project to try. I would update the fabric for these to go with the seasons or popular dinner holidays…
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Continue ReadingA casserole carrier is a handy item to have if you go to a lot of potlucks or family dinners. This one is insulated, so it will protect your car seats and help keep the dish warm during travel. I created this pattern to offer something different than the other…
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Continue ReadingI love the look of these pillow coasters. The pillowy feature is more about aesthetics than it is about function. To get the true pillow look, you do need to use polyester fill, which isn’t an ideal material for heat. But I’ve used my pillow coaster to set my tea…
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Continue ReadingThis mug rug looks like it’s more complicated to sew than it is. The mitered hem looks like binding, but is much simpler to sew and still gives a detailed finish to the edges. And the mug rug looks like it has an inset square, but it’s actually just a…
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Continue ReadingI was working on a new pattern for a casserole carrier and thought it would be so handy to have a cozy for your casserole once you arrive at your destination. And since my casserole cozy is one of my most popular patterns, I thought everyone who has made one…
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Continue ReadingI mostly cook meatloaf in my loaf pan, so I find this loaf pan cozy handy for taking the meatloaf out of the oven, into the cozy, and taking it right to the table. The cozy makes it easy to pass the meatloaf around the table and set it down…
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Continue ReadingThis cozy fits a standard 355 ml can of pop or beer. Perfect for the summer, to keep the soda or beer cold, and to keep condensation off your hands. Or to keep your hands warm when holding a cold can on a chilly night. My can cozy pattern has…
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Continue ReadingCozies are a popular item to sew, either for yourself, to give as a gift, or to sell at craft fairs. I started with a bowl cozy, realized how convenient it was, and then started developing patterns for other cozies. So this article gathers all my “cozy” sewing patterns in…
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Continue ReadingAn ice cream cozy is a handy item to have if you love digging into a pint of ice cream now and then. It also makes a great gift for an ice-cream lover or to go with a pint of ice cream for a thoughtful feel-better or cheer-you-up gift. This…
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Continue ReadingIf you often reheat leftovers in the microwave and/or sit at the couch to eat, a plate cozy is a must. As long as you use 100% cotton materials, you can place your plate cozy in the microwave so that it acts as a potholder when taking the hot plate…
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Continue ReadingThere are many sewing patterns and tutorials out there for a mug cozy, but they’re all the same; an elastic loop and a big button. Although this one requires a few more steps to make, I wanted to make sure I was offering a new pattern design for a mug…